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The Orono Red Riots.stunned the defending state champion Houlton Shiretowners Friday night, advancing to Saturday’s Eastern Maine finals in a packed Cross Insurance Center.
Orono, who came into the tournament as the No.7 seed, took the lead for the first time with less than a minute remaining and came away with a 42-38 win over the No. 3 Shiretowners.
Orono guard Nate Desisto, who had 9 points, was clutch in the final quarter hitting a key three-pointer to tie the game with 1:10 remaining. He also went 4-6 from the foul line in that final period, in which the Red Riots outscored Houlton 21-11 in the fourth quarter. Jake Koffman, another sophomore, had 9 points. Damien Heeger and Keenan Collett each added 6.
Houlton struggled from the line, missing 13 foul shots in the game, going 7 for 20 from the line.
Houlton standout Kyle Bouchard scored 18 points before fouling out of the game. Christian Crane added 16 points for the Shiretowners.
Houlton ends the season with a 16-4 record. Orono came into the game with a 13-7 record. The Orono boys last made the semifinals in 1997.
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